Humour. Humour is very important and the philosophy of humour is a very interesting topic but todayâ€™s post isnâ€™t about that, instead hereâ€™s a link to a site that will allow you to indulge yourself with a philosophical argument with none other than the great Socrates. Yep. Youâ€™ve got that right. If you wish to match your wits against Socrates then head on to The Socrates Argument Clinic.

A friendly reminder: If you donâ€™t win the argument youâ€™ll need to drink the hemlock but if you win Socrates will drink it for you. Of course it is really difficult to win against Socrates but there are some who have won.

If you wish to take more than the free argument clinic though youâ€™ll be disappointed since the link to the InterQuest homepage no longer works.

Have a good time arguing with Socrates!

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge. – Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Today we are all sticking to the usual philosophies of trying to survive. It is apparent that we are now at the stage of being tempted to go beyond our principles thanks to the hard times. Many are trying to live up to their principles but it should not be surprising when all of these personal philosophies suddenly find themselves out of the window.

Such is the situation that we all find ourselves in. Times are hard and despite such philosophical beliefs and traditions through the years, the fact remains that some adjustments that include having to suck up our pride and live according to how we can today is apparent.

People who are hard-headed and want to stick to their original philosophies are commendable. But it has been months now and the future looks bleaker by the day. We see the realities of an economic catastrophe and even the big names in the business and entrepreneurial industry are following suit. Given all these factors, how long can we hold out before we admit that we must make the necessary moves to adhere towards wise living moves?

It is not easy to go back on your original personal philosophy. Some would even call it sheepish. But today you just have to make the adjustments and find a way to survive. Pride certainly will not help and if people are mature and rational, they would agree that today is not the best time to be hardheaded.

Knowledge is free but perking up your intellect can be done in many ways. Teachings picked up from classes or lectures will always be there but the method of delivering and interpreting them in a way so that an audience can properly understand and pick up the fine lines in them is another. In short, it takes a wise person to deliver the goods, opening the minds of listeners who are usually not that fast when it comes to understanding new terminologies and practices today.

This goes beyond business. It can cater to law, medicine or even environmental concerns. The main source of all knowledge are the books that we see, most of which we donâ€™t read from cover to cover. Not all people are made to read books and in these cases, it seems that the need for a mediator in the form of teachers or resource speakers enlighten the subject matter a whole lot more.

Many say that expediting such terminologies is a talent. But if you look at it, it just needs practice and a lot of self-confidence. An audience can fare well and understand topics of various areas if they see that the one preaching it knows it to the letter. Further, enhancing discussions to make it interesting in their eyes is another, a strategy that can perhaps teach many that expanding a certain subject matter can be done by first ensuring that your audience is indeed listening.

One thing we cannot avoid these days are setbacks to which we cannot discard easily. But one thing you will note, living in the past will not change anything and bringing along those shortcomings to your future endeavors will not help in molding you as a better person and make you wiser.

Such is a trend that some people cannot avoid. Personal or not, leaving past issues such as conflicts of interests and prior misunderstandings can be set aside and help you move on towards better tomorrows. Some people find it hard to do, especially if they are stubborn. Depending on cultural beliefs, it is indeed a hard thing to do for people who find it difficult to get by their past problems and drawbacks.

For sure, most of us live in the present with entirely different perspectives. Some of us may be living the better life while others may have gone into worst situations. But while finance issues can be worked on, would it not be better to live life easier and stress-free knowing you donâ€™t have any hang-ups as far as your past relationship with peers or business partners is concerned?

It is hard for sure but it can be easier if you just let go of these issues and focus on what is there in front of you now. Donâ€™t let these past problems hinder your overall evolution. Living in the past will never be a means to go forward and expect better outcomes in the personal ascension of development.